Elizabeth Andarge

As racial relations ebb and flow across the country, one local group is taking meaningful steps toward fostering understanding and healing.

Cyclists gathered in Naples Wednesday evening for a solemn ride, honoring those lost on the road. The event served as a powerful reminder of the dangers cyclists face and the work still needed to make roads safer.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has teamed up with A.N.A.'s Friends to collect hygiene and baby care items for abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida.

After a lengthy meeting, the Fort Myers City council voted on a proposal to move forward with plans for an African American Cultural Center. The decision follows years of discussions and aims to create a space that celebrates the region’s Black history and culture. With funding still in question, the vote marks a critical step in a long-awaited community initiative.

The Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida is opening a private academy — sort of. The organization is converting its current Dunbar location into a private alternative academy. Julian Ramirez, executive director of the center, shared early details about the plan, hinting at what’s to come for the longtime community space.

The world was stunned last week when white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. But what made this moment truly historic: For the first time, the pope is American-born and there’s a local connection.

Major repairs are on the table—but so are tough questions about accessibility, aesthetics, and what the future holds for this landmark. Will Punta Gorda preserve its 98-year-old City Hall or face the costly challenges of bringing the historic building into the future?

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seeks more information from local cities and counties.

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida has begun offering free and low-cost birth control methods at its Naples and Fort Myers health centers.

Florida Gulf Coast University has released its first official statement regarding a recent agreement that has drawn attention and sparked discussion within the campus community.